Why is Self-Care Important in Recovery?
The process of rebuilding a life or a career that has been affected by drugs and alcohol can seem overwhelming. While it is certainly worth the effort, it can be draining, and it can often be hard to see the long-term benefits while you’re in the middle of the process. Self-care is critically important as you begin the process and as you move through it.
What Does Acceptance Have to Do with Saving My Career?
The Oxford Dictionary definition of acceptance is “willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation.” When it comes to previous mistakes, acceptance is the best we can strive for. Acceptance means we stop railing against what we think should not be. It is about acknowledging what is, even when undesirable.
Recovery Career Services is Now a Hazelden Betty Ford Preferred Provider
Hazelden Betty Ford is a world-renowned provider of addiction and mental health treatment services. For more than 70 years, Hazelden Betty Ford has been at the forefront of providing lifesaving, compassionate care and specialized services to help people from all walks of life get to feeling like their best selves.
How Do I Transition Back Into the Workplace After Going to Treatment?
Considering a return to work after going to rehab can cause anxiety for many. While companies do a great job of providing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) or health insurance that covers the cost of drug or alcohol treatment, there is almost no guidance after the employee returns to the workplace.
Can I Work in Banking with a Criminal Record?
Banking employers can more easily hire job candidates with minor criminal records under a new rule issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Do I Have to Quit Drinking to Save My Career?
I get asked this question a lot. The answer is absolutely, positively, definitely…maybe.
When thinking about rescuing a career impacted by alcohol or drugs, the question to ponder is: if I don’t decide to quit using substances, what is my plan to manage my use so that it doesn’t affect my work?
Can I Be Fired for Going to Rehab?
In short, your employer cannot legally fire you for going to rehab. You have some protections under the law.
How Do I Come Back from a Relapse?
The most important thing: come back! Getting sober is rarely a straight line. It sometimes has some detours along the way.
What Are the Links Between Employment and Recovery?
There are many anecdotal stories of how people stay on the path of recovery due to employment. And this makes sense: employment provides purpose and a sense of pride that can help many people when recovery gets rough.